Osun 2026: Oluwo receives NIWA boss, prays for APC aspirant

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has thrown his royal support behind the 2026 governorship ambition of the Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji.
During a courtesy visit to the monarch’s palace, Oyebamiji sought royal blessings for his political journey, declaring his intention to contest under the All Progressives Congress (APC) to “rescue” Osun State and restore its lost glory.
“Kabiyesi, I have come to receive your royal blessings. I am on a mission to rescue Osun State from its present state. With over 30 years of experience in both the private and public sectors, and 15 years of learning the Progressive way, I am ready to take the state to greater heights through the APC platform,” he said.
Oyebamiji also toured the Iwo Federal Constituency, which comprises Iwo, Ola-Oluwa, and Ayedire local government areas.

During the tour, he inaugurated grassroots campaigners tasked with mobilising new voters for the APC ahead of the August 8, 2026 governorship election.
He stated that consultations with APC leaders across the constituency have yielded encouraging feedback, boosting his confidence in the party’s chances of reclaiming the state.
In response, Oba Akanbi offered prayers for Oyebamiji and committed his ambition into God’s hands for fulfilment.
“I handed over your aspiration to God Almighty. He is the one who planned everything and who made all things happen. I pray that God will guide your course.”
Earlier, Oyebamiji was accomplished by bigwigs within APC, including ex-Speaker Osun State House of Assembly, Timothy Owoeye; former House of Representatives members and state lawmakers, Bade Falade; Hon. Gafar Amere, Hon. Yinusa Amobi and Hon. Lawrence Babatunde Ayeni; Hon. Olasunkanmi Akinola Omotuntun, Hon. Debo Akanbi, Hon. Abiodun Awolola, Hon. Festus Babatunde Komolafe,ex-Oyetola Commissioners, Prince Adebayo Adeleke, Sunday Akere, among others.
He harped on decorum, civility and decency in canvassing for support among the gubernatorial aspirants, saying it is sacrosanct to avoid politics of acrimony and campaign of calumny in all the political engagements.